A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2737351 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2738751 epoch_slot_no: 17151 block_no: 2737223 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1656 time: 2019-06-19 21:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7c940b345c726f2489d0dd3efe12b5782fa15f861a8033e1175250ee00e7460Block Operator
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